Centennial High School in Compton was evacuated and locked down Thursday morning while authorities investigated a bomb threat.

Sheriff’s officials say they received a call around 7:11 a.m. from an unknown male who said there was a bomb on campus.

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Centennial High School in Compton  3The threat was made before classes started, so students who arrived early were escorted to a rally point north of campus, according to officials.

The campus was expected to be closed until investigators deem it is safe for students and faculty to return.

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